20 Minutes You'll Never Get Back

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Another trip down the pre-pandemic memory lane.  Remember the good 'ol days when you could walk down a stainless steel line pushing your tray along, and piling food on your plate?  It all started with the Swedes and the French leading right up to the Golden Corral and Las Vegas.  Until March. Thanks for listening and if you h...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. No, it's not about 2o hot dogs.  It's about twenty episodes and it's time to celebrate, or at least learn a couple of things about 20.  Oh and hot dogs.  Yes, it's just another twenty minutes you'll never get back.  But hey, what else are you doing right now> Thanks for listening and if you have any com...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Depending on your age, either you remember these long-gone attractions or you wish you could have seen them.  This is the final part in a four-part series reliving the rides and attractions that could be found in Disneyland.  In part four we'll rediscover Tomorrowland.  Be forewarned, this episode runs 37 minutes .  I didn&ap...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Depending on your age, either you remember these long-gone attractions or you wish you could have seen them.  This is part 3 in a four-part series reliving the rides and attractions that could be found in Disneyland.  In part three we'll rediscover Fantasyland.  Be forewarned, these episodes are a tad bit longer than 20 minut...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Depending on your age, either you remember these long-gone attractions or you wish you could have seen them.  This is part 2 in a four-part series reliving the rides and attractions that could be found in Disneyland.  In part two we'll rediscover Frontierland and Adventureland.  Be forewarned, these episodes are a tad bit lon...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Depending on your age, either you remember these long-gone attractions or you wish you could have seen them.  This is part 1 in a four-part series reliving the rides and attractions that could be found in Disneyland.  In part one we'll rediscover Main Street and Bear Country.  Be forewarned, these episodes are a tad bit longe...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. For over 130 years people have been putting golf balls on miniature courses.  Back in 1867 it was a grass course in Scotland.  Nowadays its astroturf, windmills and volcanos everywhere.  Here's a historical journey of how we went from grass to chasing your orange golf ball before it goes in the water. Thanks for listening and...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. If you were born after 1990, you probably have no idea what I mean when I say I can't find my 45rpm adapter.  Or how you get Green Stamps.  And If you were born before 1960, well 1) you know what they are and 2) join the club.  And if you're a Generation Alpha, well, you're more concerned about your Goldfish cracker...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Everyone's tired of being cooped up and that means it's time to hit the road.  Toss some snacks in the car, maybe an overnight bag, and take the road less travelled.  Along the way to wherever you're headed, watch for that World's Largest Ball of Yarn, or the Giant Talking Penguin.  Roadside attractions dot the...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. It's August and you know what that means... the stores are ready.  Forget September, it's time for Hallowe'en.   No that's not a typo.  Why isn't it you ask?  Well clearly somewhere in the next 20 minutes you'll find out.  And you'll find out what's the number one candy to hand out this year...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Everyone likes magic.  Well, almost everyone.  I do.  Increase Mather didn't.  We'll take a look at a brief history of magic up through Harry Houdini.  When we're done with that, I'll teach you a very simple card trick you can perform to amaze your family and friends.  Just don't mess it up.  If you do, yo...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. For the past couple of years you can't go through life without something being Unicorned and staring you in the face.  Coffee, toys, cereal, clothes, hair styles, and dare I say it... people.  How did it start and why narwhals?  Listen and find out. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. You're probably wondering how how on Earth these two topics are related.  Well wonder no more.  Episode 9 is a two-for-one episode of 20 Minutes You'll Never Get Back.  Some things just aren't worth 20 minutes of your time.  Especially clowns. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to em...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. The Great Outdoors are full of majesty and scenic wonder.  But if you're planning on heading out there, there's a few things you should probably know.  That's why I'm here.  It's a twenty minute lesson with tips and the pitfalls of being out in the trees, dirt, animals... you know... the Great Outdoors. Th...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. If you liked Episode 3, you'll like this one.  I hope.  You asked for some more trivia and I like to accommodate, so here you go.  More trivial information and of course... Deep Dive Trivia (those notes will be stuck in your head!)  In this episode I'm joined by two guest presenters who help give you the facts. Thanks fo...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Why is my cat staring at me and what is he thinking?  If you have a cat or two in your house you've asked yourself the same question.  Some scientists think they have the answers, I'm not so sure.  Either way, cats call the shots. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email me at doug@20m...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. If you're married to a runner, or there's a runner in your household, you know what this is episode about.  However, if you don't then the next 20 minutes will help you prepare for what's in store for you.  Treadmills... ugh. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email me at dou...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Disneyland may be closed for now but that doesn't mean we can't remember what it was like when we could stroll down Main Street shoulder-to-shoulder.  A historical look at the park, some observations and a special tribute... all in 20 minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email m...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Facts are everywhere and some facts are trivial.  It's those facts you need to win on a TV game show.  I have some information for you to wedge into your gray matter that will help you win a million dollars on a game show.  Sure, there are a lot of steps between this podcast and depositing a million dollar check, but it'...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. The "Entertainment Capital of the World" attracts thousands of visitors every year, but how many of them know how Las Vegas came to be?  This episode of 20 minutes fills in the blanks you didn't know you had. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email me at doug@20minutespodcast.com...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. We all want to be safe during these crazy times and that means the safest place to be is being stuck at home.  Finding something to do can be challenging but a gazzilion people have rediscovered a former favorite pastime. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email me at doug@20minutespodcast.com ....